Top 3 Best 97720 Oregon Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 553 students in 97720, OR.
The top ranked public schools in 97720, OR are Burns High School, Burns High Desert Academy and Henry L Slater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97720 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97720, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97720, OR Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 97720 Oregon

97720, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Grades: 8
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 97720, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97720, OR include Burns High School, Burns High Desert Academy and Henry L Slater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97720?
4 public schools are located in 97720.
What is the racial composition of students in 97720?
97720 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

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